If you are coming from Wellington, you can take the train to Masterton and then either take a taxi to Pukaha Mount Bruce or use a rental car - book with Cross Country Rentals www.crosscountryrentals.co.nz

Train timetable is as follows:

Monday to Friday

Depart Wellington 8.25am Arrive Masterton 10.00am

Depart Masterton 3.40pm Arrive Wellington 5.17pm

Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

Depart Wellington 9.55am Arrive Masterton 11.30am

Depart Masterton 4.50pm Arrive Wellington 6.25pm

Wairarapa Day Excursion Ticket (Wellington to Masterton Return train fare) is $22.00 per adult and $11.00 per child - current as at February 2014